Could this be dangerous?? (Need advice!!!)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I have NO idea, Kirsten... . Cannot you call your vet and ask advize?

[Kirsten]

Well, it's a Saturday, and I don't even think she's back from her vacation yet...

In the meantime, I spoke to a friend who has a dog, and she said dogs do that all the time, and most of the time, nothing happens.

I know it would also be a normal thing for outdoor cats, but Lily and Luna live indoors, far away from all these things. What amazed me was how quickly she found the feathers - as if she smelled them -, and how attracted she was by them. Guess the predator in her awoke when she smelled them.

Kirsten

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

My cats "ate" a pigeon baby a while ago! The mom had her nest just under the roof. The baby fell out when it learned to fly.... . Of course, 3 "hungry" cats were waiting, ready for an extra meal
They didn't get sick, but Inka threw up some "left-overs"

[Cataholic]

Kirsten, I might wash the feathers, unless that would ruin your use for them? Outside things have germs (yes, indoor things, too), and since we keep the furry ones inside, they don't have much exposure to them. Chances are nothing will happen othere than Lily being excited over the smells.

[sirrahbed]

Outside kitties would be doing this all the time. I think it is pretty remote that Lily will become sick. I think Johanna's idea about washing them would be a good one.

Isn't that amazing how they catch the scent and become predators?? Lily the hunter!!

What are you working on with feathers? I bet photography is involved!!

[catnapper]

I agree with everyone else, I wouldn't worry about it. Pouncer caught himself a live bird once and he was just fine (though I myself was a wreck afterwards).

[Catty1]

Here's a quick way to sterilize them....put damp rag and the feathers in a microwave and "steam" them for one minute(feathers are delicate, so you may have to watch).

At the kennel where I worked, I was often given cat toys from the old lost and found, and was told to do this to sterilize them as much as possible.

Lily, Might-Hunter-Of-Feathers!

I am sure she will be ok...just keep an eye on her.

hugs!